Extraordinary Taste

About the Book

Extraordinary Taste: A Festive Guide For Life After Weight Loss Surgery is a creative cookbook, which offers Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) patients a way to enjoy eating. After having WLS, patients must eat foods that are full of nutrients because of the small amounts that they consume. These patients must also use caution when eating due to possible food intolerances. This can produce a challenge when faced with eating at potlucks, celebrations, and holidays. Extraordinary Taste is a wonderful collection of high protein, no added sugar, and low-fat recipes along with dietary guidelines, sample menus, lists of acceptable foods, and patient testimonials. These flavorful recipes are simple, yet elegant and can be used for everyday cooking. For entertaining or special occasions, each recipe includes a festive tip to add refinement and delight. These festive tips are creative ideas to either improve dish presentation or to add variations to a recipe. This celebratory cookbook is the solution for WLS patients to have confidence and take pleasure in eating and festivities. Life after WLS is transforming and should be enjoyed to the fullest!

About the Author

Shannon Owens-Malett is a Registered Dietitian who began work in bariatric surgery in 2004. She has worked with the Texas Dietetic Association and Texas Tech University in developing curriculum for Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) dietary guidelines. Shannon’s sister, Kristy, had gastric bypass surgery in 2006, which gave Shannon a personal perspective for life after WLS. Together with her professional and personal experiences, she developed this cookbook to provide WLS patients with flavorful, nutritious meals.